Priyanka Chopra's former NY restaurant Sona to close months after she ended partnership
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Priyanka Chopra's former New York City restaurant, Sona, is going to shut down soon. The news of the elite eatery closing comes months after the actress withdrew as a partner from the restaurant.
On Wednesday (June 19), the restaurant's Instagram handle announced the closure of the New York-based restaurant. The eatery's last day will beJune 30.
The post reads, “After More than three remarkable years, Sona will be closing. We have immense gratitude for everyone who walked through our doors. It’s been our greatest honor to serve you.”
“SONA’s final service will be brunch on Sunday, June 30,” it reads further.
Why did Priyanka Chopra step away fromSona?
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In 2021, actor-producer Priyanka founded the Indian restaurant. It wasintegrated byThe Citadel actress and her husband, Nick Jonas.After two years of collaboration, Chopra ended her association with Sona in 2023, a spokesperson for the star told People magazine.
"Priyanka has stepped away from her partnership at Sona. Bringing Sona to life will invariably be a proud and significant moment in her career. Priyanka has always endeavoured to bring Indian culture to the fore through storytelling, whether that's via engaging content for film and TV, or a beautifully plated dish that embodies the haute cuisine of India," a representative said in a statement.
"Stepping away from Sona allows her to broaden these ambitions on a more global scale, and she's excited about the possibilities that await," the spokesperson said earlier.
Apart from Priyanka and Nick, manycelebrities, such asMindy Kaling,Anupam Kher, Vicky Kaushal,Katrina Kaif and Vishal Bhardwaj have enjoyed the Indian cuisine at the restaurant when in the city.
Netizens React
The news of the restaurantshutting up has seemingly shockednetizens. Reacting to the post, one user wrote, ''It’s sad to hear this 😢. I have had some amazing memories there. Your impact on the community has been incredible and you will be missed.''
Another wrote, ''NOOOOO I was going to come here for my birthday dinner in August 😭😭.''
The third user wrote, ' This was my favorite place Indian restaurant in NYC.''
On the work front,Priyankais currently shooting her next project The Bluff.
